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US Central Command

Trump presents three options to Iran as tensions rise in Hormuz
President Donald Trump has presented three options to Iran amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz involving naval blockades and threats of military action.

Hormuz oil shipments reach six-month high says US commander
US Central Command reports that oil and natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have reached a six-month high due to US-led maritime security efforts.
Iran war costs US $45.1 bn; fatalities possibly higher than reported
The United States conflict with Iran has incurred costs of $45.1 billion, and potential military fatalities exceed current Pentagon reports.

AI error nearly sparks conflict between United States and China
A false intelligence report generated by AI nearly triggered a confrontation between the United States and China.

Iran war increases US burden with costs reaching $43.6 billion
The US military intervention in Iran has resulted in an expenditure of $43.6 billion since the conflict began in February 2026.
US committed war crimes in 2 deadly strikes on Iranian school, sports centre: UN
A UN mission investigation concluded that US military strikes on an Iranian school and sports facility constituted war crimes, while also reporting on human rights abuses by Iranian authorities.
Images show extensive damage to US facilities in Iranian attacks
Images from CBS suggest significant damage to US military facilities in the Middle East caused by Iranian attacks.

UN Experts Flag Two US Strikes in Iran for Potential War Crimes
A UN-backed mission released a report claiming the United States committed war crimes during two strikes in Iran on February 28.

CBS News releases photos of damage to US bases from Iranian attacks
CBS News released photos showing damage to multiple US military bases in the Middle East caused by Iranian missile and drone strikes.

Pentagon report details financial and military costs of Operation Epic Fury
A Pentagon Inspector General report details the financial cost and military impacts of Operation Epic Fury against Iran through June 2026.

Iran mocks United States with Minesweeper video post
The Iranian embassy in Sierra Leone posted an animated video mocking the United States amidst rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

US military attacks three Iranian oil tankers following naval warship strikes
The US military attacked three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for missile strikes on its naval warships.
US military destroys three Iranian oil tankers after missile attack
The United States military destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for an earlier ballistic missile attack by Iranian forces on two U.S. warships.

United States military destroys three Iranian oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The United States military destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation for an attempted ballistic missile attack on American naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

United States military disables three Iranian linked oil tankers
United States military forces disabled three Iranian-linked oil tankers in response to attacks on American warships.
US military conducts polygraph tests on Joint Staff members regarding leaks
The US military conducted polygraph tests on approximately 50 members of the Joint Staff to investigate leaks regarding diminished weapons stocks.

Iran cancels planned strikes on Ukraine following apology from Kyiv
Iranian military adviser Major General Mohsen Rezaei claimed Iran prepared attacks on three Ukrainian locations following a reported ship attack in the Caspian Sea, but the plan was cancelled after Ukraine apologized.

Donald Trump rules out immediate negotiations with Iran
President Donald Trump ruled out immediate negotiations with Iran, stating the US will not engage until Tehran is ready for meaningful discussions, as military conflict escalates across the Middle East.

Saudi Crown Prince urges Donald Trump to de-escalate tensions with Iran
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged US President Donald Trump to de-escalate military conflict with Iran to protect Vision 2030 economic goals.
US military seeks unconventional strategies for dealing with Iran
The US Central Command sought unconventional methods to punish Iran while President Donald Trump considers expanding military strikes amidst ongoing negotiations.

United States military launches retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets
The United States military announced retaliatory attacks on Iran following alleged drone and maritime strikes against US bases in Jordan and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
United States military conducts strikes on Iranian targets following Jordan attack
The US military has conducted heavy strikes on Iranian targets in response to an attack on US forces in Jordan, escalating regional tensions and causing oil prices to surge.

Saudi Arabia joins US-led military campaign against Iran-backed groups
Saudi Arabia has officially joined the US-led military campaign against Iran-backed groups following over 30 drone attacks on its territory.
Smoke rises from Saudi oil facility following reported Houthi drone attack
Smoke rose from Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oil facility amid Houthi drone attack claims, satellite imagery, and Saudi interception of drones targeting energy infrastructure.
US military conducts overnight airstrikes against Iranian sites for twelfth consecutive night
U.S. military conducted five-hour strikes against Iranian military sites on the 12th consecutive night while President Trump described the conflict as a skirmish.

Donald Trump threatens Iran with strikes over Strait of Hormuz conflict
US President Donald Trump threatened military strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacks shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, amidst ongoing conflict and rising oil prices.
US military targets naval infrastructure in Iranian port of Bandar Abbas
The US military campaign has shifted focus to Iran's strategic port city of Bandar Abbas, targeting naval and defense infrastructure to weaken Iran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Donald Trump downplays prospects for negotiations with Iran
US President Donald Trump downplayed immediate prospects of negotiations with Iran amid ongoing US-Iran strikes and Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping.

Three Indian crew members die in US airstrike on drifting tanker
Fresh details reveal that the oil tanker Settebello was drifting with its engine off when it was struck by a US airstrike in the Gulf of Oman on June 10, 2026, killing three Indian crew members.
Global oil prices rise amid escalating tensions in Middle East
Brent crude topped $92 and WTI rose above $85 as escalating Middle East tensions, including Houthi naval blockade threats and US-Iran military strikes, threatened global energy supplies and shipping routes.